Political System

President

The president of Serbia is elected in direct election and by secret
ballot. The president serves a five-year term and may serve up to two terms. The
president nominates the prime minister in consultation with the National
Assembly .

Executive

The Government of
Serbia is composed of the prime minister, deputy prime ministers and
ministers. The candidate for the post of prime minister shall present his
program and propose the list of ministers of his government to the National
Assembly. The government shall be deemed elected if its election has been
approved by vote of the majority of the total number of representatives.

The prime minister is appointed by the president with the approval of the
national assembly. The prime minister is the head of the government.

Legislative

The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia is a unicameral
legislative 250-seat body. The national assembly approves the prime minister and
the council of ministers. The deputies are elected according to party lists for
four-year terms.

Judiciary

Judicial power in Serbia is vested in the courts of general jurisdiction
(municipal courts, district courts, Appellate Courts, the Supreme Court of
Cassation); courts of special jurisdiction (commercial courts, the High
Commercial Court, the High Magistrates Court, the Administrative
Court).